Notice that the transmission is CVT with Torque Converter, i.e. similar to Inspira/Lancer. The 4th Gen City IDSi/VTEC uses CVT with dry clutch. What does this mean for the new City? Smoother slow speed drive (like in traffic jam) and potentially much better reliability.

This post has been edited by sanadi: Feb 21 2014, 08:32 PM

I wouldn't book until the specs are finalised and announced. I think even the salesman was confused. I'd wait for the launch. Not that long, about 3 weeks to go.

I agree, marketing wise, the New Honda City is "inferior" compared to current 5th Gen City in Malaysia.

Friends and colleagues have been saying these:
* no paddle shift
* rear drum brakes

They are not car enthusiasts, but they do look at features and compare cars. They *all* say the current gen City is better.

Looks like the new 6th Gen City's nemesis is its own brother, the 5th Gen City.

This post has been edited by sanadi: Mar 12 2014, 09:18 PM

For car enthusiasts or those knowledgeable on cars like us, we know that rear disc is not necessary for a light 1.5L car like City. But to the majority of the car-buying public, they think no paddle shifters & rear drums are downgrade because the *previous gen City had it*.

Would I buy the new City if I'm looking for one? Yes for the 6-airbags + VSC variant. It is up to us to explain to our friends, families & colleagues that the safety features are more important than paddle shifters.

Are you sure about the suspension? That's like, a Honda is not a Honda anymore!

Honda should be
* free revving, sweet sounding engines
* good handling

This post has been edited by sanadi: Mar 13 2014, 11:18 PM

Yes possible, using additional Electronic Throttle Control for Drive by Wire (previous gen City already using DBW).

http://pivotjp.com/product/tha/tha-e.html

BUT:
1. not cheap (~RM700 I think)
2. Need to cut wires (voids your warranty)
3. Not as intuitive as OEM cruise control.

For this new City, better get the V version with cruise control. You also get a lot of other goodies.